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Star Trek and Ab Fab return with new episodes and Captain Fantastic tries parenting

And there’s more: a new Ice Age, Yo Yo Ma in a documentary, scares with Lights Out and a Canadian award winner, Closet Monster

Same-sex marriages 'should be valid,' law to change: Justice minister

Ottawa blames Liberals, vows to change Canada's marriage laws after government lawyers argue that up to 5,000 same-sex marriages invalid.

Canada re-opens abortion, same-sex marriage culture wars

PM Stephen Harper insists his government will not open debate on same-sex marriage or reproductive rights, even after an MP vows to do otherwise and couples told marriages not legal.

Super 8, Little White Lies, Loose Cannons and more

Super 8 is the most interesting film of the week thanks to a well-told story, lots of action and some natural young actors. (Read more)